Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-04-02

and place were In harmony with the pentup
feeling Of a large portion of the criminal
class. Rev. Haddock had been a pronounced
and unrclenting enemy Of all persons directly
or indirectly connected with or f~ayoring sa-
looms, and 10y his aggressive methods and
open .enunciation Of those not friendly 10
the Clark law, had incurred the bitter hostill-
ty Of many. Though
ADVISED TO CAUTION,
he announced from the pulpit his fearlessncss
and ability TO care for himself, and pursued
his chosen course OF sporting" those en-
gcged in the liquor traffic. He was a man OF
wonderful vigor and strength and OF almost
perfect physique, and not unfamiliar with
personal encounters.
THE NIGHT on THE HOMICIDE
he drove to Grccnville, "A suburban town one
mile east, to secure evidence against certain
saloon men. He was accompanied 10y Rev.
Turner. At this time the prohibition agita-
ton was al its height, and danger staked In
the wake OF those seeking the abolition Of a
traffic of long standing. Injunction trials
were in progress in the district court, and
Rev. Haddock WAS the conspicuous prosecutor
as well as witness. A plot was formed to
whip certain witnesses, but it failed Of being
carried out. Another conspiracy was organ
ized to "do up" Rev. Haddock, but whether
VI IL NURDERoUs INTENT
the present trial will likely disclose.
The evidence thus far developed goes TO
show that Rev. Haddock after returning from
Greenville and taking Rev. Turner home,
drove to Merrills livery stable on Water
street and delivered the buggy over to the
hostler. Not unsus 3iclous OF danger nc asked
the attendant at the stable II any one
had been there inquiring for him. He
received the answer Ihal a party had asked
whether the mustang pony had been returned.
CThis was the animal driven by liaidock.)
HaddOck then pulled bis skull cap down over
his head, huttoned bis long gum coat close to
his neck, his heavy whlskers inside, and
walked 10 the Columbia house, on the south
west corner Of Fourth ana Water streets, and
then turned east On Fourth. Several men
were visible ON the opposite side or the
street. Taking a nrnner grasp on the large
hickory cafe which he carried, he strobe
along. The drizz log rain ana occasional
rumtling of distant thunder added to
THE WEIRD rs DARKNESS.
When about two-thirds across the street
one or more uicn came from behind the shad.
Ows OF the high board fence. In "A moment
the sharp report OF IA pistol awoke the echoes
of the night. Rev. Haddock was seen To stag
ger and half fall, then To recover fall and rise
no more. The rapid footsteps OF fleeing men
Mingled with the means OF the dying clergy
man. The leadcn messenger had done its
deadly work. Entering near the point Of the
left ~claviclc, coursing howard and coming out
near the base OF the right ear, it had reached
the seat Of life and severed the silver chord,
and death resulted in a few seconds. Near
the PROSTATE form was found the heavy walk
ing stick, and close at hand a small iron gear
wheel fashioned as "A slung shot.
ARENsDORF'S TRIAL.
The trial OF Jnrn Arensdorf, the alleged
murdererer of Rev. Geo. {. Haddock, of the
First Methodist church, began in the district
court In this city promptly at . O'Clock We'd
nesdav morning., Judge {. ii. | evils presid-
ing. Long before the appointed hour Of trial
the court room was thronged with anxious
spectators, and IA the hands on the dial OF the
large clock above the judges stand approached
the II ,uth hour every scat had an occupant
and the rear ai~les were crowd d.
MISCELLANEOUS AUDIENCE.
The crowd OF spectators was a mlscellanc-
uus one. Preachers aud gamblers sat side by
with eX-saloon men AMI alleged cOnsptTa
tors. Il VS.. Whitfield Glass and Knox had
seats inside the bar, and rising above the
backs Of their chairs was Paul Leader, under
bonds. charged ~ith conspiracy.
Promptly at 9 O'Clock Judge Lewis took his
seat ana ordered the sheriff to convene the
court.
The deep voice of Major Mcdonald rung
ont VITA clear intOnation IA he called court,
and in "a moment the half suppressed Wits
pcring ana tread Of feet were hushed.
Judge Lewis opened the docket and asked
If the attorneys iad any matter tn which they
desired 10 call attention.. Sentences were
pronounced on two parties and then
TIE aRENspORF CASE
was called. Seated within the bar were the
attorneys in the case aud other members OF
the bar. Deputy Sheriffs Morse and Gambs
assisted Sheriff Mcdonald in seating the
crowd and keeping order. Al the reporters
table were various newspaper men. j. II.
Sage, of Des Moines, representing the Chi
cago Inter Ocean; NJ. Bates, the Chicago
News; VIM. Porter, the New York Stats
Zcituug; +. u. HciSer, the Daily journal; T..
+. Rigg, the Evening Times, and NJ. Stone,
DAILY TRIBUNE. The Sioux City Morning
Herald was not represented.
r. 2. MCRPHY wITHDRAws FROM THE CASE.
A rather unexpected announcement was
made by 7. p. Murphy, who has been associ-
atcd with the couocil for the state for many
months. He addressed the court, stating
that he desired 70 withdraw from the case,
not on account Of any unpleasantness be-
tween himself and associate council, but
simply rs n matter OF business. He had not
reached that stage when he felt like working
for glory, nor WAS he rich en- >ugh to work for
nothing. His only reason for withdrawing
was for lack of proper compensation.
Attorney Marsh eX pressed his regret that
Mr.. Murphy should withd -sw from the case
on the morning If the trial, but said 1t was a
fact that so far the only compensation paid to
his associate in the case had aggregated but
$3.50. He suggested that Mr.. Murphy be
guaranteed by the court $400 If he would re-
main in the case. There were floating rumors
that a fund would be raiecd To aid the prose
cution. and possibly the 300 might he swelled
to $3.50. The court said he would cheerfully
comply with the recommendation, bat Mr..
Murphy interposed, saying that ne had conn
eeled with those interested IN the prosecution
asst night, when the matter of compensation
was discussed, and IL was agreed to, hut the
parties in question had not the courtesy to
notify him Of their determination, hence he
positively declined to serve The state. One OF
the attorneys for the defense was overheard
10 remark that he Was well pleased that Muir
phv had Withdrawn from the case.
The state Is now represented by County At
;ornev Marsh. and T.. III. Hubbard " spaid-
ing, ". ID. O'Conncll not yet having arrived
from Fort Dodge.
TIE APPEARANCE OF THE DEFENDANTS.
John Arensdorf, the defendant, appeared In
the court room shortly after the session be-